2019 KENYA POPULATION AND HOUSING CENSUS Media Briefing Radisson Blu Hotel, 23 rd January 2019 By Zachary Mwangi Director General-KNBS Jan-23
Outline Background information Uses of census 20% of GDP from the 20% of GDP from the Why conduct the census in August manufacturing sector manufacturing sector Phases of the 2019 census Cartographic mapping Census questionnaire 100% 100% Pilot census Universal Health Coverage Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (UHC) Recruitment and training of census personnel Use of technology in the 2019 census Next Steps Role of the media Jan-23 2
Background Information The total count of a population at a specified time 1 within a country’s boundary or in a well delineated Definition part of the country. of a census 2 Seven Censuses conducted in Kenya (1948, 1962, 1969, Previous 1979, 1989, 1999 and 2009) Censuses 3 At regular interval of 10 years since 1969 Intervals of Census 4 Next Census Next Census will be in August 2019 Who conducts Spearheaded by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Census? 5 (KNBS) on behalf of the Government Legal Framework In accordance with the Constitution 2010 (Fourth 6 Schedule part 1 item 11) and the Statistics Act No. 4 of 2006 Laws of Kenya. Collaborations Key stakeholders e.g. General Public, 7 Development Partners, Civil Society and Media Jan-23 3
Uses of Census Updating the various socio-economic and demographic indicators 20% of GDP from the Provide benchmark indicators 20% of GDP from the manufacturing sector manufacturing sector Resource allocation Review of administrative boundaries Population projections Development of sampling frames Research Jan-23 4
Why Conduct the Census in August Data Comparability with Minimal Festivities Most Stable Population Previous Census • Population census is • For a census to give • The month of August does normally taken at a accurate population size not have major festivities specific point in time in every administrative (24 th /25 th August) area, the population should as much as • For comparability and possible be captured consistency, the month of where they reside. August is maintained • In August the population is deemed to be stable as schools are closed Jan-23 5
Phases of the 2019 Census Three phases namely: Enumeration Post-Enumeration Pre-Enumeration • Development of Census Proposal • Publicity and advocacy • Data analysis • Actual enumeration • Cartographic mapping • Report writing • Distribution and return of • Gazettement of the Legal Notice on the • Dissemination Census materials census process • Evaluation • Constitution and inauguration of the Census • Publicity and advocacy committees • Design and Testing of Census tools • Pilot census • Procurement of goods and services • Publicity and Advocacy • Recruitment and Training of field personnel Jan-23 6
Cartographic Mapping Cartographic Mapping is a demarcation of the whole country into smaller units referred to as Enumeration Areas (EAs) An EA has an average of 100 households The process involves: • Sensitization of National Government Administrative Officers (NGAOs) 100% • Field cartographic mapping Universal Health Coverage (UHC) • Digitization and EA map production • Verification of the EA maps in the field • Finalization of the maps Jan-23 7
Cartographic Mapping … The cartographic mapping outputs are used in: • Assigning geographical codes • Establishing the number of required field personnel • Transport logistics • Allocation of materials and equipment • Locating households and homesteads • Ensuring full and unduplicated coverage Jan-23 8
Census Questionnaire • The Census Questionnaire was prepared through a consultative process • It mainly covers the following areas 20% of GDP from the Size and Deployment Household Composition manufacturing sector Area Content of Labour Force Population Characteristics Age, sex, marital status, births, deaths, migration etc. Disability Forms and severity of disability Education Attainment, training etc. 100% Levels of fertility Labour Force Occupation, industry, employers, hours of work etc. Agriculture indicators Universal Health Coverage mortality and migration (UHC) ICT Access and ownership of ICT equipment and services Agriculture Crop farming, livestock, aquaculture etc. Housing Conditions & Amenities Housing characteristics, waste disposal, energy use, etc. Household Assets Ownership of assets Jan-23 9
Pilot Census Conducted successfully in August 2018 to test various aspects: • Logistics 20% of GDP from the 20% of GDP from the manufacturing sector manufacturing sector • Accuracy of the maps • Questionnaires • Adequacy of Personnel 100% 100% Universal Health Coverage • Technology Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (UHC) The information obtained from the pilot census was used to review the census instruments and inform the census process Jan-23 10
Use of Technology in the 2019 Census • Recommended by the UN for the implementation of the 2020 round of censuses • A number of African Countries have done paperless census • Mobile Technology is being used as follows: Enumeration Cartographic Mapping Record names of heads of homesteads and households and The questionnaire together with the EA maps average size of HHs are uploaded on the mobile devices for data collection Pick the coordinates of homesteads, households and points of Pick the coordinates of households interest in a village Device has an in-built quality control system for Transfer the collected information to the server at KNBS HQs internal validation of the data being collected The information is used together with satellite and aerial imageries: • To develop maps and delineate enumeration areas (EAs) • The EAs will be uploaded on the smart phones to be used during enumeration Jan-23 11
Benefits of using Technology in the 2019 Census • Elimination of manual data entry • Real time data sent to the server from the time enumeration starts • Shorten the time taken to release Census results/products Jan-23 12
Recruitment and Training of Personnel • Recruitment of field census personnel will commence in June 2019 Personnel Estimated Number Enumerators 135, 000 Content Supervisors 27, 000 ICT Supervisors 2,700 • Other personnel needed are security, village elders, coordinators etc • Training of field census personnel will be carried out in a cascaded manner beginning July 2019 Jan-23 13
Next Steps • Sensitize Kenyans regularly on the importance of the census and their role in the success of the process • Complete the cartographic mapping process by end of March 2019 • Procurement process for materials and equipment on-going • Recruitment of census personnel to commence in June 2019 • Enumeration scheduled for August 2019. The reference night is 24 th / 25 th August 2019 • Enhance publicity and advocacy campaigns through : Media Local administrators (Village Elders, Chiefs, ACCs & County Commissioners Jan-23 14
Role of the Media • Publish and publicize facts about the 2019 census • Refute the myths about the 2019 census • Refer to KNBS for any information on the 2019 census Contacts: www.knbs.or.ke Twitter: @KNBStats Facebook : Kenya Stats #KenyaCensus2019 Jan-23 15
Thank you Jan-23
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